Dakota Allen is a retired NFL linebacker who last played for the Denver Broncos. He was selected with pick 251 of round 7 in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. In the 2022 regular season he made 2 tackles (2 solo). At Texas Tech (2015–18) he made 174 tackles (12.5 for loss), recorded 2.5 sacks and had 4 interceptions and 6 passes defended.